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Ma'adan, Raqqa, Syria

One named male civilian died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Ma’adan, Raqqa, according to local sources. @7UFCmSxd0IUBffH and @Q_Alenezy blamed the Coalition for his death. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “the International Coalition warplanes carried out after midnight a raid on areas in Ma’daan town in the eastern countryside of Al-Raqqah,…

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Civilians reported killed

U.S.-led Coalition

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Shubat 23 Street, Raqqa, Syria

شارع 23 شباط

One civilian male was initially reported as killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes Shubat 23 Street in Raqqa by Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS). However later reports confirmed that he was still alive. RBSS was the only source to report the death but subsequently deleted its Facebook post – an unusual move for the monitor…

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Civilians reported killed

U.S.-led Coalition

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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa, according to local media. On July 9th, Palmyra Media Centre reported “The death of a young man, Mohammed Ibrahim Ali al-Qashim, displaced from the city of Palmyra, as a result of his wounds as a result of the raids of the international Coalition on…

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Civilians reported killed

U.S.-led Coalition

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Al-Shmetiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

الشميطية

Alleged Russian-waged airstrikes killed one child and wounded two of his family members in al-Shmetiya village in Deir Ezzor, local media reported. Deir Ezzor 24's correspondent reported that "a child was killed as a result of the night bombardment of the town of al-Shmetiya, west of Deir Ezzor, yesterday evening [July 8th], in addition to…

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Civilians reported killed

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Russian Military

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Muhassan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

One woman possibly died in an airstrike on Mohsen village, according to local media – though it’s currently unclear who was responsible for her death. None of the sources specifically blamed the Coalition, with many referring only to “warplanes” carrying out strikes on the Al-Zaeem roundabout and the perimeter of Al-Wasat School. However, Tt1463000 said…

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Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

U.S.-led Coalition, Russian Military

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Al Mansour Street, Raqqa, Syria

شارع المنصور

A young man was reported killed in artillery shelling on Al Mansour Street in Raqqa, according to local media. Sharqiya Voice blamed the SDF, though Airwars understands that only the Coalition has deployed artillery on Raqqa. In February 2019, the Coalition assessed this event to be non-credible. Their report noted: "After review of all available…

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Civilians reported killed

U.S.-led Coalition

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Al Mayadin, Al-Thawrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria

ميادين: حي الثورة

At least five civilians but possibly as many as six, including three children, were killed and many others were injured in airstrikes on Al Mayadeen. However it is contested as to who was responsible. Eight of the 16 sources reporting the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible. Two sources blamed the Russian government, one…

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Civilians reported killed

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Al Dariya, Raqqa, Syria

حي الدرعية

One girl died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa’s al Dari’ya neighbourhood. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, “the international Coalition targeted the Al-Thlaji house in al Dari’ya neighborhood next to Al-Hamzawi Hotel west of the city center. The raid led to the death of Manaf Ismail Al-Thlaji’s wife and the wounding of…

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Civilians reported killed

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U.S.-led Coalition

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Mosul, Old City, Nineveh, Iraq

المدينة القديمة

A number of local sources claimed that more than 1,000 civilians had been killed or wounded over a week-long period as a result of alleged Coalition and Iraqi government bombardment of Old Mosul over recent days. However further details were sparse. Iraq News Center reported that the number of civilian casualties buried under the rubble…

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New Anah and Al Rayhana, Al Anbar, Iraq

عنة الجديدة والريحانة

Seven civilians were reportedly killed and several others were injured in alleged Coalition airstrikes on New Anah in western Anbar Province, two local sources reported. Noor al Mustafa Hayder Dawoud, one of the sources, also reported that the house of Ossman Azzawi, the al Sayed household, Hajji Sayf’s household, Sheikh Nayef’s household, Al Maher Radi’s…

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Makkawai, Mosul, Old City, Nineveh, Iraq

A father and son died as a result of being buried under the rubble in Makkawi, Old Mosul, reported Nineveh Media Center, following likely Coalition airstrikes. Four families in total were trapped under the rubble, but Iraqyoon News Agency reported that most were still alive. The families were believed to be trapped in the basement…

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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Two civilian males were killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes which hit their home in Raqqa, local sources reported. Three of the six sources which reported the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible. Ammesty field research reported that "Two members of the al-Ali, family were killed in a first strike, while sheltering on the ground…

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Civilians reported killed

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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Two unnamed children died in alleged Coalition airstrike and/or artillery strikes on Raqqa, according to local media. All sources blamed the Coalition, with Al Hasaka Rasd referring specifically to “US air strikes and artillery”. The original source of the claim may have been ISIS. As Sharqiya Post noted, “Ar Raqqa Daesh announced the martyrdom of…

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Civilians reported killed

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Hadika Al Bayda (White Garden), Raqqa, Syria

الحديقة البيضا

One to three civilians were killed in alleged artillery shelling on the Alhadiqa Al Baysa’a neighbourhood of Raqqa (or possibly Tawaso’eya), local media reported – though one report said that one victim was shot. A civilian male was named as a victim in multiple reports. Sources alleged that he was killed in SDF shelling, however,…

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Civilians reported killed

U.S.-led Coalition

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Tal Abyad Street, Raqqa, Syria

شارع تل ابيض

One civilian male was killed in Tal Abyad Street, according to local media. Baladi said that one person died in artillery shelling on Tal Abyad Street in the center of the city. It is understood by Airwars that only the Coalition has artillery in Raqqa. However, other sources referred to a rocket attack, with Sharqia…

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Civilians reported killed

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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

According to Euphrates Post on July 9th, “five civilians from one family, from Deir Ezzor, died and a number were wounded following air strikes by the international Coalition on the city of Raqqa two days ago.” Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently also reported the death of the al Sayyed family of five in a “bombing”…

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Civilians reported killed

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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

An elderly civilian male was reportedly killed in artillery fire on Raqqa, multiple local sources reported. Sources alleged that the SDF was responsible. However Airwars understands that only the Coalition has access to artillery, therefore must be responsible if reporting is correct. According to the Smart News Agency, “activists said that the SDF, which surrounds…

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Civilians reported killed

U.S.-led Coalition

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Nr Khaled bin Waled school, Raqqa, Syria

مدرسة خالد بن وليد

A young civilian male was reportedly killed in artillery fire on Raqqa, according to local sources. Sources reported that he was killed in artillery fire by “YPG militias” which struck his house near Khaled bin al-Walid School. Airwars understands that only the Coalition has access to artillery therefore they must be responsible if reporting is…

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Civilians reported killed

U.S.-led Coalition

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Fardous, Raqqa, Syria

Four civilians from one family, including three children and their mother, were killed and two further members of the family were injured in alleged Coalition airstrikes on the Al Ferdos neighbourhood of Raqqa, according to local sources. The source also reported that Mounir al Hariri and Taher al Hariri were injured in the strikes and…

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Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

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Madan - Al Akershi road, Raqqa, Syria

بين بلدة معدان وقرية العكيرشي

Four civilians were reportedly killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike as they traveled in a car between the villages of Ma’adan and Al A’keirshi, local sources reported. Al;Araby was among a number of sources which noted: “Four civilians were killed by an air strike targeting a vehicle they were traveling on Al-Akirishi-Madan road.” Three of…

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Civilians reported killed

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Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria

In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report "War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality", one man was reportedly killed in alleged Coalition artillery strikes in Raqqa. Although Airwars assesses single sourced incidents as "weak", researchers have assessed this incident "fair" due to the depth of material provided by Amnesty. The report stated that "Ala…

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Civilians reported killed

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6–24 July, 2017

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Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria

In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report "War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality", three civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition artillery strikes in Raqqa. Although Airwars assesses single sourced incidents as "weak", researchers have assessed this incident "fair" due to the depth of material provided by Amnesty. According to the Amnesty report,…

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near Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria

In an incident previously not tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian near Raqqa. In its February 2019 report, the Coalition noted the following: "the Coalition engaged ISIS fighters and an unmanned aerial vehicle launch site. Regrettably, one civilian was unintentionally killed due to their proximity to the launch site…

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Civilians reported killed

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Hareer Hatem, Al Hassakah, Syria

حرير حاتم

Up to eight civilians, including women and children, were reportedly killed following alleged Coalition airstrikes which struck a house in the village of Hareer Hatem, north of Markada in the Al Hasaka governorate, according to local sources. A single source – Jisr TV – said the morning strike had injured three children. All sources blamed…

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Civilians reported killed

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Mrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to three civilians, including one or two children, were killed and several were wounded following airstrikes launched by either Russia or the Syrian regime in Mrat, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. Step News Agency reported that the Russian airforce launched surface-to-surface missiles in multiple locations in Deir Ezzor, including Mrat. According to Free Deir…

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Civilians reported killed

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Russian Military

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Wawi house, Mrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria

منزل الواوي في مراط

One girl was killed and several other civilians were wounded following an alleged Russian airstrike in Wawi house, Mrat, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. In this incident, the "al-Wawi home" in Al Saba’a district was reportedly hit, causing the death of one named girl and a number of civilians were left wounded. Mrat was reportedly struck…

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Russian Military

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Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria

In the Amnesty and Airwars’ joint April 2019 report "War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality", 11 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes in Raqqa. Although Airwars assesses single sourced incidents as "weak", researchers have assessed this incident "fair" due to the depth of material provided by Amnesty. The report by Amnesty/Airwars stated that…

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Civilians reported killed

U.S.-led Coalition

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Akeirbat, Hama, Syria

Alleged Russian airstrikes killed one child and wounded several others as the ISIS-held city of Akeirbat, Hama, was hit from the skies, local media reported. Smart News Agency was the only source reporting about the civilian harm caused by the airstrikes. The media reported; "a child was killed and others were injured in an air strike…

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Civilians reported killed

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Russian Military

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Luglaaw, Lower Juba, Somalia

US forces were involved in a "self-defence strike operation" with Somali National Army (SNA) forces "against an al Shabaab troop concentration" in the country's south, according to an Africa Command (AFRICOM) press release. The statement did not include a casualty count, saying it "will continue to assess the results of the operation, and will provide…

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Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

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al-Sokhna/Kadir, Homs, Syria

السخنة/ كدير

According to local media, a family of three - a married couple and their child - was killed by Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes in Homs, though the exact location is unclear among the sources. Several sources reported the death of the three civilians, a man, a woman and their child, and many identified them by name.…

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Civilians reported killed

Russian Military

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